Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships

by Knapp, Mark L.; Vangelisti, Anita L.

• ISBN13: 9780205414932
• ISBN10: 0205414931
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Written by two well-respected researchers and authors in the field,Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationshipsoffers the most comprehensive and widely-used developmental and analytical approach to communication in close relationships. Focusing on the role of communication in the coming together and the coming apart of relationships, this accessible text introduces students to relational communication theories by using common examples-relationships with roommates, friends, and parents-to help them better understand and retain concepts.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Part I Human Communication in Developing Relationships	1	(68)
1 Communication: The Lifeblood of Relationships	2	(29)
Relationship Messages	4	(4)
Five Important Misconceptions About Communication in Relationships	8	(6)
How Communication Changes as Our Relationships Develop	14	(6)
Dimensions of Communication: Patterns and Variations	20	(5)
Summary	25	(1)
Selected Readings	26	(2)
Notes	28	(3)
2 Stages of Coming Together and Coming Apart	31	(38)
Types of Relationships	32	(2)
A Model of Interaction Stages in Relationships	34	(3)
Interaction Stages	37	(10)
Movement: In, Out, and Around Stages	47	(14)
Summary	61	(1)
Selected Readings	61	(4)
Notes	65	(4)
Part II Factors Affecting Human Communication Behavior in Relationships	69	(68)
3 The Nature of the Communicators	70	(32)
The Influence of Interpersonal Needs	71	(5)
The Role of Interpersonal Needs	76	(3)
Analyzing Our Own Needs and Those of Others	79	(2)
Interpersonal Needs Across the Lifespan	81	(10)
Interpersonal Needs of Females and Males	91	(3)
Summary	94	(1)
Selected Readings	95	(3)
Notes	98	(4)
4 The Communication Environment: Cultural and Physical	102	(35)
The Influence of the Cultural Environment	104	(15)
The Influence of the Immediate Physical Environment or Setting	119	(9)
Summary	128	(1)
Selected Readings	129	(2)
Notes	131	(6)
Part III Interaction Patterns for Coming Together	137	(112)
5 The Genesis of Dialogue	138	(36)
Getting Together	139	(5)
Sizing Up the Other Person	144	(13)
The Many Faces of Attraction	157	(9)
Summary	166	(1)
Selected Readings	167	(2)
Notes	169	(5)
6 Interaction Rituals	174	(39)
Communication Rules	175	(8)
The Rhetoric of Hello	183	(5)
Forms of Address	188	(3)
Relationship "Openers"	191	(6)
Small(?) Talk	197	(9)
Summary	206	(1)
Selected Readings	207	(2)
Notes	209	(4)
7 The Foundations of Intimate Dialogue	213	(36)
Types of Love	215	(6)
Liking Versus Loving	221	(4)
Intimacy and Close Relationships	225	(1)
Foundations of Intimacy	226	(17)
Summary	243	(1)
Selected Readings	244	(2)
Notes	246	(3)
Part IV Interaction Patterns and the Maintenance of Relationships	249	(82)
8 Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Disclosures, Lies, and Fights	250	(40)
Relationship Maintenance	251	(1)
Self-Disclosure, Confidentiality, and Trust	252	(9)
Lying	261	(7)
Constructive Conflict	268	(13)
Summary	281	(1)
Selected Readings	282	(4)
Notes	286	(4)
9 Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Commitment and Intimacy	290	(41)
Commitment and Commitment Talk	291	(10)
Personal Idioms	301	(4)
Giving Compliments and Gifts	305	(2)
Giving Comfort	307	(2)
Persuasion	309	(3)
Sex Talk	312	(4)
Intimate Play	316	(1)
Intimacy Without Words	316	(5)
Summary	321	(3)
Selected Readings	324	(3)
Notes	327	(4)
Part V Interaction Patterns for Coming Apart	331	(70)
10 Communication and the Process of Relationship Disengagement	332	(34)
Terminating Relationships	333	(14)
Communication During Relationship Decay: Return of the Stranger	347	(10)
Summary	357	(2)
Selected Readings	359	(2)
Notes	361	(5)
11 The Dialogue of Distance and De-escalation	366	(35)
Some Potentially Destructive Patterns of Communication: An Interpersonal Chamber of Horrors	368	(25)
Summary	393	(1)
Selected Readings	394	(3)
Notes	397	(4)
Part VI Toward More Effective Communication in Relationships	401	(36)
12 Evaluating and Developing Effective Communication in Relationships	402	(35)
The Relativity of Effective Communication	405	(9)
Perceptions of Effective Communication	414	(2)
Rx for Effective Communication	416	(7)
Becoming an Effective Communicator	423	(4)
Writing Your Own Story	427	(1)
Communicating Effectively Together	428	(2)
Summary	430	(2)
Selected Readings	432	(2)
Notes	434	(3)
Author Index	437	(11)
Subject Index	448